On December 22, 2024, at approximately 7:27 p.m., 21-year-old Markela Howliet was fatally shot in the 400 block of North Sixth Street in East St. Louis, Illinois. Emergency responders from the Illinois State Police and East St. Louis Police Department arrived at the scene and pronounced her dead. The incident marked the 16th homicide in East St. Louis for the year.
As of December 28, 2024, there have been no public reports indicating any arrests or identification of suspects in connection with Ms. Howliet's death. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The community has been left in shock and mourning following this tragic event. Local residents and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation. The East St. Louis Police Department has not released further details, and the case remains under active investigation.
